you are the balanceMiguel Vallinas Prieto
Photography - Archival Pigment print
'You are' series revolves around the surrealism of the forms treated with their characteristic delicacy that invites the viewer to reflect on female roles.
Vallinas captures different roles and attitudes that women embody. Each work is filled with acknowledgement and recognition of the indispensable responsibilities of women. In this series the face is obscured, thereby emphasizing the actions of the female protagonists. This connectivity fosters a sense of community which empowers the role of women in our lives.
Although the photographs represent static moments, they represent scenes that play out over and over: "You are the one who always stands", "Carrying the house on its back", "sustaining the world" or "being the branches of the tree" are qualities intrinsic to women, innate and continuous actions over time.
Miguel Vallinas Prieto
Miguel Vallinas Prieto is a Madrid-based photographer best known for his thought-provoking and meticulously crafted photographic series such as Second Skins, Roots, and Skins. Blending portraiture, surrealism, and symbolism, Vallinas explores the complexity of identity, appearance, and human nature.
Each photograph is carefully pre-conceived—nothing is left to chance. From selecting the subject to scouting the location, his process is rooted in precision and planning. The result is a body of work that feels both imaginative and deeply introspective, often inviting viewers to question who we are, how we present ourselves, and what lies beneath the surface.
Miguel Vallinas’ images are rich with open-ended meaning, offering space for individual interpretation while sparking universal reflection. His photographs resonates with audiences around the world, blurring the lines between reality and fiction with elegance and emotional depth.
Photography - Archival Pigment print
'You are' series revolves around the surrealism of the forms treated with their characteristic delicacy that invites the viewer to reflect on female roles.
Vallinas captures different roles and attitudes that women embody. Each work is filled with acknowledgement and recognition of the indispensable responsibilities of women. In this series the face is obscured, thereby emphasizing the actions of the female protagonists. This connectivity fosters a sense of community which empowers the role of women in our lives.
Although the photographs represent static moments, they represent scenes that play out over and over: "You are the one who always stands", "Carrying the house on its back", "sustaining the world" or "being the branches of the tree" are qualities intrinsic to women, innate and continuous actions over time.
Miguel Vallinas Prieto
Miguel Vallinas Prieto is a Madrid-based photographer best known for his thought-provoking and meticulously crafted photographic series such as Second Skins, Roots, and Skins. Blending portraiture, surrealism, and symbolism, Vallinas explores the complexity of identity, appearance, and human nature.
Each photograph is carefully pre-conceived—nothing is left to chance. From selecting the subject to scouting the location, his process is rooted in precision and planning. The result is a body of work that feels both imaginative and deeply introspective, often inviting viewers to question who we are, how we present ourselves, and what lies beneath the surface.
Miguel Vallinas’ images are rich with open-ended meaning, offering space for individual interpretation while sparking universal reflection. His photographs resonates with audiences around the world, blurring the lines between reality and fiction with elegance and emotional depth.
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